Exploring the Solar System: Hide and Seek Moon

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"Exploring the Solar System: Hide and Seek Moon" is an engaging way for early childhood learners to experiment with some of the tools scientists use to study objects that are very, very far away, and to learn about how cultures around the world have viewed the Moon. Easy-to-use binoculars and a hidden object Moon poster let young participants discover how some tools can make distant objects appear closer and brighter, and the Moon Rope storybook shares a story of one of the ways people have made meaning out of the shapes they see on the Moon.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per student
Age Range:
Ages 4 - 8
Resource Type:
Activity
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • Moon poster with icons (3 ft x 3 ft)
  • Poster-hanging adhesive strips
  • Binocular invitation sheet
  • 2–3 pairs of child-friendly binoculars
  • Moon worksheet (for each participant)
  • Markers
  • Moon Rope storybook by Lois Ehlert, translated by Amy Prince

Keywords

Subjects

  • Earth and Space Science
    • Earth Processes
    • Earth Structure
    • Earth, Moon and Sun
    • Solar System
      • The Sun
      • The Planets
  • Physical Sciences
    • Electricity and Magnetism
    • Energy

Other

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • National Informal STEM Education Network

Source Collection

  • NISE Network

Rights:

Funding Source:

  • NASA, NNX16AC67A